noun
Common
offering
O-fuh-rihng
Offering (noun) means something given, presented, or put up for consideration, especially as a gift, contribution, or for sale. Example: “The church collected an offering during the service.”
noun
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Something given, presented, or put up for consideration, especially as a gift, contribution, or for sale.
"The church collected an offering during the service."
"The restaurant's latest offering is a plant-based burger."
"Visitors left a small offering of flowers at the temple gate."
How to use offering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that is being given, contributed, or presented — from a religious donation to a new product.
Common pairings
a religious offering
the latest offering
a peace offering
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Word forms
- Plural
- offerings
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Etymology
From offer plus the suffix -ing.
Related words
Rhymes for offering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
wavering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “offering” mean?
The word “offering” means something given, presented, or put up for consideration, especially as a gift, contribution, or for sale. In plain terms, something that is being given, contributed, or presented — from a religious donation to a new product.
How do you pronounce “offering”?
“Offering” is pronounced O-fuh-rihng (/ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “offering” in a sentence?
Here is “offering” used in a sentence: “The church collected an offering during the service.”
What part of speech is “offering”?
“Offering” is a noun.
Is “offering” a common word?
“Offering” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What are the different meanings of offering?
In everyday use, an offering is something given or presented, often a gift or contribution. In business, it means a product or service put up for sale, or shares released to investors, as in a public offering. In religious settings, an offering is a gift given as part of worship.
What is the difference between an offering and a gift?
Every gift can be an offering, but 'offering' is broader. A gift is something given freely to please someone. An offering is anything presented or put forward — for sale, for consideration, as a contribution, or in worship. Offering carries a sense of presenting something for a purpose, not only pleasing a recipient.
What is an example of an offering?
A company's new range of laptops is its latest offering. A dish brought to a shared meal is an offering to the table. Money placed in the collection at a service is a religious offering. In finance, a firm selling shares to the public makes an initial public offering.
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